Funds raised from the event, set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, will benefit Ihedigbo’s charity, the Hope Africa USA Charity he created in 2007, and will directly benefit Metro Detroit students granting them educational college scholarships for the upcoming 2016 school year.

Guests will be served a four-course meal along with beer pairings from Michigan Craft Beer brands and also enjoy a meet and greet hour before dinner with Ihedigbo and his teammates. For this event, the athletes’ will literally “turn the table” and be serving the guests their meals.

“I think this is one of the most unique events that I have ever come across,” said General Manager Curtis Nordeen. “When this event was proposed to me I instantly knew that this was a great way to get both the Detroit Lions athletes and the public involved in a great cause, we are excited to host James and his charity.”

“I am very excited for the celebrity server event because it brings a great cause and a fun event to the forefront of our community,” Ihedigbo said. “My foundation is very important to me as both my parents are educators and have always instilled in me how important education is. By raising money at events like this, we are able to provide a significant amount of scholarship dollars to students that need it.”

The event will begin with a cocktail hour meet-and-greet with Ihedigbo and teammates and will be immediately followed by dinner. Individual tickets are $132 and there is a limited quantity available.

To purchase tickets or a table, visit www.HopeAfricaUSA.org.

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